The Mao suit is associated with the austerity of the Cultural Revolution – and the villainy of Bond baddies. But some, including Xi Jinping, look to reclaim it, writes Clarissa Sebag-Montefiore ...

The Mao suit represents uniformity and obedience — a couture symbol of Xi's one-size-fits-all vision of China. The party also seeks to crush rivals for the public's allegiance.

Perhaps, clinching the deal last July 1 during the celebration of the Chinese Communist Centenary, Xi wore a Mao suit. Having said all that, somewhat tongue and cheek, ...

It’s past time to consider seriously that Xi Jinping is the second coming of Mao Zedong, who ruled China from the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949 until his death in 1976.

Xi Jinping wears tweaked Mao suit at Royal Dutch dinner, starts talk of new national dress. Hindustan Times | By Sutirtho Patranobis, Beijing. Mar 24, 2014 07:29 PM IST . Share Via. Copy Link.

Xi Jinping’s campaign against private enterprise, ... Mr. Xi donned a Mao suit and stood behind a podium adorned with a hammer and sickle, pledging to stand for the people.

One of Xi’s ten titles is chairman of the Central Military Commission, and he tends to wear the Mao suit on official occasions. In the most formal settings, he wears a dark Western suit and a ...

On Monday, Xi presided over a meeting with China's private sector leaders — including a beaming Jack Ma clad in a black Mao suit.. At the meeting, Xi urged the executives to "show their talent ...

Like Mao, Xi is obsessed with industrial-oriented campaigns that he promotes with the Maoist slogan “Concentrate strength to do big things.” As he enters into a third term as leader, these ...